Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Construction Discussion

[gabe3235]

The drop track looks similar to the other Intamin ones in Europe: Th13teen and Darkmare. I can't find numbers online for them, but they look like maybe a story and a half ish? 2 stories tops? It isn't too far down, just enough to feel that funny falling feeling in your tummy.

The drop track on Thirteen is 16.4 feet and I assume Darkmare’s is the same as well

 

[rhino4evr]

The drop track looks similar to the other Intamin ones in Europe: Th13teen and Darkmare. I can't find numbers online for them, but they look like maybe a story and a half ish? 2 stories tops? It isn't too far down, just enough to feel that funny falling feeling in your tummy.

the wiki page for the BGW coaster says 18ft. ..which sounds about right.

 

[Alicia]

The drop track on Thirteen is 16.4 feet and I assume Darkmare’s is the same as well

the wiki page for the BGW coaster says 18ft. ..which sounds about right.

Thank you! Yes, that seems about right for this one as well.

 

[Scott W.]

I'd go for about 20ft. What's the world's tallest drop track? Might as well break a few records with this coaster.

 

[gabe3235]

I'd go for about 20ft. What's the world's tallest drop track? Might as well break a few records with this coaster.

The tallest is on Wonder Mountain’s Guardian @ Canada’s Wonderland which is 30 feet

 

[rhino4evr]

I'd go for about 20ft. What's the world's tallest drop track? Might as well break a few records with this coaster.

that would be great to have a new "record breaker" at UOR. ...but im not getting my hopes up.

 

[Adz]

The drop on Th13teen is shockingly intense for what it is. Very comparable to one of the larger drops on Tower of Terror in terms of feeling.

This ride will definitely veer towards the more thrilling end of family coasters.

 

[Alicia]

The drop on Th13teen is shockingly intense for what it is. Very comparable to one of the larger drops on Tower of Terror in terms of feeling.

This ride will definitely veer towards the more thrilling end of family coasters.

And my guess is it will be most similar to this one, if not exactly the same height.

 

[Scott W.]

that would be great to have a new "record breaker" at UOR. ...but im not getting my hopes up.

I can't find what the record is for coaster with the most launches, so there's maybe that.

I wonder if the drop will pull you down faster than gravity similar to ToT.

 

[Alicia]

I can't find what the record is for coaster with the most launches, so there's maybe that.

I wonder if the drop will pull you down faster than gravity similar to ToT.

I think 6 will be the record. I can't even find any coasters with more than Cheetah Hunt, but I haven't done a very thorough search. Anyone know?

 

[gabe3235]

I think 6 will be the record. I can't even find any coasters with more than Cheetah Hunt, but I haven't done a very thorough search. Anyone know?

This one at Ferarri World has 4 on each of the two tracks. As far as I’m aware this is the most on one coaster

 

[Alicia]

This one at Ferarri World has 4 on each of the two tracks. As far as I’m aware this is the most on one coaster

Thank you, perfect! I figured there had to be at least 4 out there.

 

[shiekra38]

The drop on Th13teen is shockingly intense for what it is. Very comparable to one of the larger drops on Tower of Terror in terms of feeling.

This ride will definitely veer towards the more thrilling end of family coasters.

Verbolten's was surprising as well....I also realized I don't like dropping like that on a coaster...kinda freaks me out haha

 

[JoeCamel]

Verbolten's was surprising as well....I also realized I don't like dropping like that on a coaster...kinda freaks me out haha

Its on hydraulics so you get a controlled landing right?

 

[GAcoaster]

Yes, controlled drop, but still pretty impactful!

 

[Adz]

Verbolten's was surprising as well....I also realized I don't like dropping like that on a coaster...kinda freaks me out haha

I agree. It’s a very weird sensation. I had the pleasure of doing Verbolten earlier this year and whilst it’s good, it doesn’t quite have the same force as the Intamin versions.

I wonder if this will have the smaller ‘fake’ drop before the main freefall like Th13teen. That usually generates a lot of screams.

 

[JoeCamel]

I agree. It’s a very weird sensation. I had the pleasure of doing Verbolten earlier this year and whilst it’s good, it doesn’t quite have the same force as the Intamin versions.

I wonder if this will have the smaller ‘fake’ drop before the main freefall like Th13teen. That usually generates a lot of screams.

Its in the movie as a couple of shudders then the drop so I would not be surprised.

 

[Teebin]

Is the initial drop of the track going to be faster than gravity... a pulled drop if you will? All drops are controlled so that you don’t crash with force at the bottom.

 

[NotPennysBoat]

Yeah, maybe a slow drop to start as you are slipping through, and then a faster drop as you are freed from the snare. Could be faster than gravity, but is there enough of a drop to do that?

 

[Adz]

Is the initial drop of the track going to be faster than gravity... a pulled drop if you will? All drops are controlled so that you don’t crash with force at the bottom.

Assuming it’s exactly the same technology (and from following on here it looks to be);

The track does genuinely freefall. First a couple of inches and then for the remainder of the drop. It’s not faster than gravity though the braking doesn’t kick in to slow it down until at least 3/4 of the way down the drop. It’s a sudden but smooth stop at the bottom.

The sheer weight of the train with riders makes it very forceful. If the train isn’t full then you can notice a difference.